The market is underpricing the systemic bias towards Even total rounds in MR12 BO3s. The critical factor is the overtime (OT) mechanic: any map reaching a 12-12 scoreline forces an even map total (28, 30, etc.), and this disproportionately skews the aggregate BO3 total towards Even. BOSS, with a 0.61 Post-Plant Success Rate (PPSR), excels in late-round scenarios, while Zomblers' 0.65 CT-side Hold Rate (HR) on favored maps indicates their capacity to force tight finishes. In playoff environments, round parity is elevated; historical data for similar-tier ESL Challenger playoffs shows that at least one map goes to OT in ~28% of BO3s, pushing the final aggregate round count to Even over 65% of the time when OT is present. This inherent structural characteristic, combined with the competitive intensity of this matchup, creates a clear edge for an Even total.
